Quebec expansion momentum; art of sniping; players ready to decline (Puck Headlines)
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• The Hanson Brothers showed up in Johnstown on Tuesday and made some friends ahead of tonight’s Lightning-Penguins Kraft Hockeyville game.
• Quebec City hosted the Penguins and Canadiens Monday night. On Tuesday, an ownership group will deliver a presentation at the NHL’s Board of Governors meeting when they discuss possible expansion. Momentum full steam ahead! [ESPN]
• The power of socia media helped get the Toronto Maple Leafs broadcasters back on the road with the team. [Globe and Mail]
• The love between the New York Islanders and Washington Capitals continued last night at Barclays Center. Tom Wilson failed to fight Eric Boulton, which led the Islanders tough guy to say, “He kept turning me down. He wasn’t interested. He was scared to death.” [Washington Post]
• Eyeing the Capitals roster and seeing which players and staff might be feeling the heat this season. [Japers’ Rink]
• Robyn Regehr is playing beer league hockey and enjoying retirement. [Calgary Sun]
• Interesting read on why teams should employ four forwards on the power play. [Hockey Graphs]
• While there’s no Chipotle or In-N-Out burger in Switzerland, Auston Matthews’ transition to playing overseas is going well. [TSN]
• Some clown broke into Grant Fuhr Arena and stole a mask and jersey of the Edmonton Oilers great. [CP via Yahoo]
• Good read by James Neal on techniques to become an elite sniper in the NHL. [The Players’ Tribune]
• It will take Val Nichushkin a little bit of time to fully get back in stride ater hip surgery, but when he’s back, oh, he’ll be so fun to watch. [The Hockey Writers]
• LA Kings season-ticket holders got their very own Mike Ditka sweater. [The Royal Half]
• Who are the highest paid players in the NWHL? [The Hockey News]
• Good breakdown of Mike Smith and the Arizona Coyotes, and the goal they allowed against the Vancouver Canucks Monday night. [Odds and Ends]
• These 10 goalies could have a major impact on college hockey this season. [USCHO]
• As you prepare for your fantasy hockey draft, these 10 players are set for a decline in 2015-16. [Dobber Hockey]
• Finally, PRESEASON OVERTIME PENALTY SHOT!
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